Beyond the Alps - Lerne Schweizerdeutsch

Do you really need to learn Swiss German? “You don’t need it.” “It’s impossible.” “There are too many dialects anyway.” You’ve probably heard all of this before — but how true is it really? In this episode, I explain why understanding and speaking Swiss German matters. Transcripts: The Swiss German transcript of every episode was written by myself, by hand — because no software can truly capture the beauty of the dialect.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get it here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Patreon supporters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ receive all episode transcripts as part of their perks — thank you for helping me share Swiss German with the world.

In this episode, I explain the Swiss education system (focus on Canton of Zurich) from kindergarten to university, including grading, secondary school options and academic paths. I also share my personal experience — growing up in the Swiss system and now navigating it as a mum. This episode is especially helpful for parents, expats, and anyone curious about life in Switzerland, while also improving your Swiss German listening skills with clear, slow speech. Transcripts: The Swiss German transcript of every episode was written by myself, by hand — because no software can truly capture the beauty of the dialect.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get it here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Patreon supporters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ receive all episode transcripts as part of their perks — thank you for helping me share Swiss German with the world.

In this episode, I share an honest, personal look at growing up — and raising kids — in Switzerland. From pregnancy and maternity leave to daycare, grandparents, and the differences between city and countryside life, I talk about the everyday realities many families only discover along the way. This episode is based on my own experience, first as a child and now as a mother. It’s not about statistics or perfect systems, but about how things actually work in daily life — especially for families who didn’t grow up here. Transcripts: The Swiss German transcript of every episode was written by myself, by hand — because no software can truly capture the beauty of the dialect.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get it here⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠My Patreon supporters⁠⁠⁠⁠ receive all episode transcripts as part of their perks — thank you for helping me share Swiss German with the world.

In this episode, I take you with me on a winter journey to Mount Rigi — up above Switzerland’s famous sea of fog. After weeks of grey skies, we escape the cold and head straight into sunshine, golden light, and breathtaking mountain views. Transcripts: The Swiss German transcript of every episode was written by myself, by hand — because no software can truly capture the beauty of the dialect.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get it here⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠My Patreon supporters⁠⁠⁠ receive all episode transcripts as part of their perks — thank you for helping me share Swiss German with the world.